Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX40 HS versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was brought out 16 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX40 HS grades versus the SZ-16 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS provides external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and SZ-16 iHS is 64 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.